PWS_Crane_4Nov25.pdf

Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory

(GSL) Impact & Explosion Effects Branch

(IEEB) Performance Work Statement for

Crane Services

1. INTRODUCTION

The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) requires renting two (2) cranes with an operator to lift two (2) structures that weigh 20,000 lbs. and 90,000 lbs. ERDC requires crane services for three (3) days total during the period 8 December 2025 - 30 January 2026 at Fort Polk Installation, EFT (previously known as Range 16), Ft. Polk, LA. The ERDC requires a firm fixed price contract for crane services.

2. SCOPE

ERDC requires crane services of two (2) day, non-continuous rental of a minimum of 170-ton crane and a one (1) day, rental of a minimum of 75-ton crane. The contractor services will include lifting a 20,000 lbs. structure and 90,000 lbs. structure at EFT (Range 16), from point A to point B as needed before and after shots. All work will be performed during approved hours by ERDC.

3. TASKS

The contractor shall provide all equipment, necessary materials, certified crane operator and rigger to lift the structure. This shall include lifting slings and shackles. More information can be provided on existing lifting eyes, if requested. One (1) test will be conducted during the period of performance and the structures will need to be moved from point A to point B on EFT (Range

16) before and after shots, as needed. This test series will require both cranes, but on different days. Contractor shall work 10 hours during lift days with a maximum of 2 travel hours.

3.1 Structure 1 - weighs 20,000 lbs. Lift and move on Range 16

• One (1) Crane rental with a minimum lift rating of 75-tons is required for the first structure.

• One (1) day service.

3.2 Lift and move Structure 2 - weighs 90,000 lbs.

• One (1) Crane rental with a minimum lift rating of 170-tons is required for the second structure.

• Two (2) days, non-continuous service is required

Place of Performance: Fort Polk Installation, EFT (Range 16), Millcreek Road, Fort Polk, LA

4. DELIVERABLES

The contractor is required to provide a certified crane operator, lifting slings, shackles, rigger, and cranes capable of lifting two structures according to the following requirements:

• Lift Weight: 20,000 lbs. and 90,000 lbs.

• Lift Distance: Approximately 45 ft from CG of lift object

• Lift Height: Approximately 4 ft off current resting or ground position

• Lift type: minimum of 2 existing lifting points on the steel structures

Testing & Quality Control: The US Army Engineer Research & Development Center reserves the right to perform inspections and tests to ensure work completed and in compliance with contract specifications.

Safety Requirement: All contractors will conform to Government safety regulations while working on site.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall provide crane services from 8 December 2025 – 30 January 2026. Crane services will only be required for three (3) days total. The field test is scheduled to take place on 8 December 2025. Flexibility is requested with the exact dates due to the unpredictably of field work, primarily due to adverse weather conditions, the ERDC/GSL will confirm each date with the contractor no later than two weeks prior to the need.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

7. SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

No sustainable products will be purchased in the performance of this contract.

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